Lois was a founding member of the Women's Fund and a program officer at the Community Foundation.

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At the Community Foundation, we work with donors to help them support the causes and charities that are close to their hearts. We manage more than 800 charitable funds set up by individuals, businesses and nonprofits. These funds provide support for the greatest needs of...

NyShaun’s passion pours into my healthcare advocate vocation at all levels.

My mom taught me to value education and she always encouraged my siblings and me to take the baton to the next step.

As the manager of Neighborhood Economic Development for Centerstate CEO, I have a front-row seat to witness the making of Black history in Central New York.

Despite never attending college himself, his dedication to education and the improvement of local school facilities was recognized when the city renamed its Northeast location Henninger High School.

With the Community Foundation’s stewardship, the theatre’s new agency fund will provide crucial funding to its operations each year.

George Wortley

George listened to each constituent and valued their time. He appreciated talent whether it was from a high school student or a senior citizen.

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InterFaith Works of CNY (InterFaith Works) recently received a $65,000 community grant from the Central New York Community Foundation to create an Afghan Unmet Needs Fund that will provide direct assistance to Afghan evacuees resettling in Syracuse.

Giving Voice Fall 2021: Grantee Story